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THE NEW issue of Rugby World is packed with Six Nations stars, including Joe Launchbury, Brian O’Driscoll, Leigh Halfpenny, Jim Hamilton, Mike Brown and Justin Tipuric. Will Carling gives us his verdict on England’s Grand Slam bid and we go behind the scenes at an Ireland training session – all in all it’s the perfect accompaniment to the final rounds of an exciting championship.
On top of all the Six Nations features, we look ahead to the Heineken Cup and Amlin Challenge Cup quarter-finals with the likes of Andrew Sheridan, Lee Byrne and Will Fraser, and focus on the Welsh derby double header at the Millennium Stadium in late March. Former England coach Brian Ashton provides three attacking moves and Matt Hampson interviews Richard Cockerill, so there’s something for everyone!
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Front Row…
England’s Grand Slam bid
Win a box in Cardiff,
30 minutes with Geoff Parling
Sevens and Lions
Craig Chalmers – The ex-Scotland fly-half on the influence of Scott Johnson
Ben Foden – The No 15 on Red Nose Day and England’s strength in depth
Shane Williams – Wales can spoil England’s party, says the legendary wing
Spotlights…
Mike Brown – The England man tells Sarah Mockford how he’s finding the move from full-back to wing
Rory Best – He’d love to stay in the shadows but the Wales flanker has the talent to shine, says Owain Jones
Matt Scott – The Scotland centre is on a steep learning curve, writes Alan Dymock, but you wouldn’t know it
Justin Tipuric – The Ireland hooker is in good shape after his injury lay-off. Gavin Mortimer reports
Centres…
Joe Launchbury – From shelf-stacker to Test star — the England lock’s journey
Brian O’Driscoll – Ireland’s centre talks touring Australia with the Lions
Jim Hamilton – The Scot on moving to France, winning again and leadership
Leigh Halfpenny – The Wales full-back takes us back to where it all started
Pro Insight – Find out how Ireland’s stars warm up for training sessions
Rugby Fitness – How to step up your regime
Pro’s Playbook – Ex-England coach Brian Ashton delivers a few attacking moves
Mini Rugby – Putting the ball in at a scrum
Save Your Season – Kettering get a training session from Leicester. Plus, diet tips
Stephen Jones – Johnny Sexton is right to leave Ireland, argues our columnist
Hambo meets… Leicester’s Richard Cockerill enjoys a no-holds-barred chat
‘Fijigate’ – Take the cash or play for your country? That’s the shocking choice that many players face so we investigate the big issue
Euro special – The Heineken Cup quarters…
Lee Bryne – Clermont v Montpellier
Will Fraser – Saracens v Ulster
James Downey – Harlequins v Munster
Andy Sheridan – Toulon v Leicester
Challenge Cup – A focus on the Amlin quarters
Welsh Derbies – East versus West — we preview regional derby day in Cardiff
George Gregan – The Wallaby legend looks ahead to the Lions series
Backs…
Club section – News from around the country
Schools – Who’s starring for your school?
Essentials – The latest books and products
Uncovered – Kelly Brown talks stammers, singing and leading Scotland
Tour Tale – Do tequila and rugby mix? Read this story to find out
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